Mandate of Heaven. the expansion for the amazing wargame Sengoku Jidai brings you back to China and greatly expands the base game with new armies, units and campaigns!

This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia…

The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaigns set in the 16th and 17th centuries. These chronicle the decline of China's Ming Dynasty and its conquest by the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It also includes the Mandate of Heaven sandbox campaign that enables players to freely choose the opposing forces fighting for supremacy over the Chinese mainland and Mongolian steppes. It also includes four new factions and many new units!

What are you waiting for? Get it now on Steam!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/502361/

Mandate of Heaven. the expansion for the amazing wargame Sengoku Jidai brings you back to China and greatly expands the base game with new armies, units and campaigns!

This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia…

The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaigns set in the 16th and 17th centuries. These chronicle the decline of China's Ming Dynasty and its conquest by the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It also includes the Mandate of Heaven sandbox campaign that enables players to freely choose the opposing forces fighting for supremacy over the Chinese mainland and Mongolian steppes. It also includes four new factions and many new units!

What are you waiting for? Get it now on Steam!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/502361/

Sometimes we just like to surprise you. Mandate of Heaven, the biggest Sengoku Jidai expansion to date, will be released tomorrow!


Don't miss it: it adds 4 new factions, 5 new campaigns, a brand new strategic map of China, and plenty new units!

This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia…

The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaigns set in the 16th and 17th centuries. These chronicle the decline of China's Ming Dynasty and its conquest by the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It also includes the Mandate of Heaven sandbox campaign that enables players to freely choose the opposing forces fighting for supremacy over the Chinese mainland and Mongolian steppes. It also includes four new factions and many new units!


Would you like to know more? Why don't you check this new faction preview?

Get it on Steam!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/502361/

Sometimes we just like to surprise you. Mandate of Heaven, the biggest Sengoku Jidai expansion to date, will be released tomorrow!


Don't miss it: it adds 4 new factions, 5 new campaigns, a brand new strategic map of China, and plenty new units!

This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia…

The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaigns set in the 16th and 17th centuries. These chronicle the decline of China's Ming Dynasty and its conquest by the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It also includes the Mandate of Heaven sandbox campaign that enables players to freely choose the opposing forces fighting for supremacy over the Chinese mainland and Mongolian steppes. It also includes four new factions and many new units!


Would you like to know more? Why don't you check this new faction preview?

Get it on Steam!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/502361/

The Snow Lion against the Dragon

Background

In 1618, Manchu leader Nurhaci listed the Seven Grievances and declared war on the Ming. The Manchus then proceeded to capture several Chinese cities in the north eastern frontier. Nurhaci died in 1626 and was succeeded by his son, Hong Taiji. Hong Taiji continued the work of his father and was able to capture Beijing and most of northern China. This forced the Ming court to move south.
In 1635, Karma Tenkyong, leader of the dominant Tibetan dynasty of Tsangpa held a council with other Tibetan lords as advised by his spiritual leader. It was said that the Buddhist monks had visions of the kingdom being overrun by a foreign power. As the Ming had left Tibet autonomous in the past, they believed the visions were about the Manchus. In the end, they decided to set aside their differences and unite against a common foe. Armies were mustered and sent deep into western China. The helpless Ming governors just let them though.
In 1636, Hong Taiji proclaimed the Qing dynasty and claimed the Mandate of Heaven.

Late Spring 1636



In the spring of 1636, Tibetan General Choegyal Talaia’s army was at Chengdu while Wangchuk Dorje’s army was at Wuchang. The Manchu 1st army was at Kaifeng, led by Alechi. The Manchu 2nd army was in Nanjing, led by Suksaha.
Choegyal moved from Chengdu to Xi’an and Alechi moved in to confront the Tibetans.

Battle of Xi’an
Tibet 39,000 vs. Qing 46,000



The commander in chief of the Tibetan army, Choegyal Talaia, commanded 14,000 warriors with bows, spears, and matchlocks positioned in the centre woods. Sangye Yontan commanded a large heavy cavalry division of 10,500 on left flank. Tenzin Phuntsok commanded 4,500 heavy cavalry on right flank. Mounted and dismounted skirmishers scattered all around the front.



During the battle Tenzin Phuntsok’s cavalry units got into trouble. Qing general, Buyanggu broke the lines but got fragmented by Choegyal Talaia’s matchlockmen and archers in the rear. Songye Yontan’s cavalry were held back by superior Qing swordsmen and the Tibetan cavalry shot arrows at the swordsmen instead of charging.
Despite the early setback Tenzin Phuntsok cut through the Qing infantry with his remaining men and engaged the enemy commander-in-chief Alechi’s personal troops.
Qing General Jiamo suffered a punishing volley from Choegyal Talaia’s troops and was forced to retreat when attacked by Tibetan spearmen. Buyanggu retreated as well. Choegyal Talaia moved to the front line to command the spearmen personally against some Qing armoured Bannermen but his presence was not enough to save the unit from wavering. The general was lightly wounded during the fight.




Alechi was wounded in a duel against Tenzin Phuntsok. His bodyguards were able to escort him out of the melee. Alechi then ordered a retreat into Kaifeng where they would meet with the Qing 2nd army.
Tibet lost 6,162 men. Manchu lost 26,322 men.

Continue to read the AAR here: http://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=74355

The Snow Lion against the Dragon

Background

In 1618, Manchu leader Nurhaci listed the Seven Grievances and declared war on the Ming. The Manchus then proceeded to capture several Chinese cities in the north eastern frontier. Nurhaci died in 1626 and was succeeded by his son, Hong Taiji. Hong Taiji continued the work of his father and was able to capture Beijing and most of northern China. This forced the Ming court to move south.
In 1635, Karma Tenkyong, leader of the dominant Tibetan dynasty of Tsangpa held a council with other Tibetan lords as advised by his spiritual leader. It was said that the Buddhist monks had visions of the kingdom being overrun by a foreign power. As the Ming had left Tibet autonomous in the past, they believed the visions were about the Manchus. In the end, they decided to set aside their differences and unite against a common foe. Armies were mustered and sent deep into western China. The helpless Ming governors just let them though.
In 1636, Hong Taiji proclaimed the Qing dynasty and claimed the Mandate of Heaven.

Late Spring 1636



In the spring of 1636, Tibetan General Choegyal Talaia’s army was at Chengdu while Wangchuk Dorje’s army was at Wuchang. The Manchu 1st army was at Kaifeng, led by Alechi. The Manchu 2nd army was in Nanjing, led by Suksaha.
Choegyal moved from Chengdu to Xi’an and Alechi moved in to confront the Tibetans.

Battle of Xi’an
Tibet 39,000 vs. Qing 46,000



The commander in chief of the Tibetan army, Choegyal Talaia, commanded 14,000 warriors with bows, spears, and matchlocks positioned in the centre woods. Sangye Yontan commanded a large heavy cavalry division of 10,500 on left flank. Tenzin Phuntsok commanded 4,500 heavy cavalry on right flank. Mounted and dismounted skirmishers scattered all around the front.



During the battle Tenzin Phuntsok’s cavalry units got into trouble. Qing general, Buyanggu broke the lines but got fragmented by Choegyal Talaia’s matchlockmen and archers in the rear. Songye Yontan’s cavalry were held back by superior Qing swordsmen and the Tibetan cavalry shot arrows at the swordsmen instead of charging.
Despite the early setback Tenzin Phuntsok cut through the Qing infantry with his remaining men and engaged the enemy commander-in-chief Alechi’s personal troops.
Qing General Jiamo suffered a punishing volley from Choegyal Talaia’s troops and was forced to retreat when attacked by Tibetan spearmen. Buyanggu retreated as well. Choegyal Talaia moved to the front line to command the spearmen personally against some Qing armoured Bannermen but his presence was not enough to save the unit from wavering. The general was lightly wounded during the fight.




Alechi was wounded in a duel against Tenzin Phuntsok. His bodyguards were able to escort him out of the melee. Alechi then ordered a retreat into Kaifeng where they would meet with the Qing 2nd army.
Tibet lost 6,162 men. Manchu lost 26,322 men.

Continue to read the AAR here: http://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=74355

As we said previously, our plans for Sengoku Jidai aren’t over with the release of Gempei Kassen. The developers from Byzantine Games are working on a new, bigger expansion: Mandate of Heaven!

This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia…

The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaigns set in the 16th and 17th centuries. These chronicle the decline of China's Ming Dynasty and its conquest by the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It also includes the Mandate of Heaven sandbox campaign that enables players to freely choose the opposing forces fighting for supremacy over the Chinese mainland and Mongolian steppes. It also includes four new factions and many new units!

Last but not least: the expansion is about to enter its beta testing phase. We need your help to find bugs and we’re interested in hearing your feedback, so please feel free to apply, all help will be greatly appreciated. Click here to apply for the Beta!

Thank you, and stay tuned for more news!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/502361/

As we said previously, our plans for Sengoku Jidai aren’t over with the release of Gempei Kassen. The developers from Byzantine Games are working on a new, bigger expansion: Mandate of Heaven!

This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia…

The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaigns set in the 16th and 17th centuries. These chronicle the decline of China's Ming Dynasty and its conquest by the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It also includes the Mandate of Heaven sandbox campaign that enables players to freely choose the opposing forces fighting for supremacy over the Chinese mainland and Mongolian steppes. It also includes four new factions and many new units!

Last but not least: the expansion is about to enter its beta testing phase. We need your help to find bugs and we’re interested in hearing your feedback, so please feel free to apply, all help will be greatly appreciated. Click here to apply for the Beta!

Thank you, and stay tuned for more news!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/502361/

You fought in the Sengoku period, and quarreled over Korea in the late 16th century, but now it’s time for an entire different era!

Gempei Kassen brings you an era 300 years before the Sengoku Jidai, featuring one of the biggest conflicts in medieval Japan which ended with the Shoguns into power.

Play through the new dynamic campaign representing the brutal struggle between the Tara and Minamoto clans. Experience a new era of warfare, and lead six new factions from the Late Hejan period. Command one of the several new army lists provided that include new units and new graphics!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/502360

You fought in the Sengoku period, and quarreled over Korea in the late 16th century, but now it’s time for an entire different era!

Gempei Kassen brings you an era 300 years before the Sengoku Jidai, featuring one of the biggest conflicts in medieval Japan which ended with the Shoguns into power.

Play through the new dynamic campaign representing the brutal struggle between the Tara and Minamoto clans. Experience a new era of warfare, and lead six new factions from the Late Hejan period. Command one of the several new army lists provided that include new units and new graphics!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/502360